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In reply to the discussion: Reports: Akin Advisers Make Preparations For Withdrawal Tomorrow [View all]Generic Other
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I'm betting that (or something close) will be a headline somewhere. Its just too obvious.
JoePhilly
Aug 2012
#37
If it (his withdrawal) is going to happen anyway, he should just sit back and enjoy it.
BlueStreak
Aug 2012
#57
Me too. I think he should stand by his constituionist, anti homosexualist, pro life principles.
Monk06
Aug 2012
#73
And everyone that worked for him, voted for him are royally pissed off he's been pulled.
democrat_patriot
Aug 2012
#20
Given what he said I'd rather him gone now than when it's politically expedient. (nt)
Posteritatis
Aug 2012
#62
I'd rather have him stay in the race and let McCaskill whip his butt. If he is replaced ...
Tx4obama
Aug 2012
#63
They ALWAYS say they are in it to win, are not quitters, etc etc.--all part of the script
DFW
Aug 2012
#64
His advisor's may be making preparations, but someone still needs to tell Akins.
Lone_Star_Dem
Aug 2012
#19
Tues 21 is last day the Repubs can officially place candidate on ballot. Who and how to choose?
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#21
No. If Akin drops out by 5pm tomorrow the GOP will have 2 weeks to pick a new candidate for ballot
Tx4obama
Aug 2012
#28
18 minutes ago Akin tweeted: I am in this race to win. We need a conservative Senate. Help me defeat
Tx4obama
Aug 2012
#45
If he stays in without GOP Sen. Committee financing, he'll siphon donor bucks from elsewhere ...
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#68
Sarah came in third. John Brunner came second. GOP talking to retired Sen. Ashcroft & Talent. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#69
Sarah Palin endorsed Sarah Steelman. I hope she doesn't get it if Akin drops out. n/t
Tx4obama
Aug 2012
#70
Good for you. Your post still fails on its premise. Steelman third, not a team player, not it.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#75